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Central Avenue Cottage Built in 1900 and fully renovated.
The front porch
The living room looking toward the front yard.
Living room looking toward the kitchen
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ashland, OR
  • Lithia Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Oregon Shakespeare Festival
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Southern Oregon University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Medford, OR (MFR-Rogue Valley Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Perfect Vacation Cottage

Central Avenue Cottages is licensed by the city of Ashland and is a charming turn of the Century house that has been tastefully remodeled to accommodate the needs of seasoned travelers.
Surrounded by gorgeous gardens and located in the quiet historic district, this gem is just 2 blocks from the heart of downtown Ashland. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival Theaters, fine and casual dining, shopping, and beautiful Lithia Park are a short walk away.
You will find this an ideal location for your visit to Ashland!
(business license # 006306/planning action #11-649)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
I welcome your infants and children over 8
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is no smoking anywhere on the property.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ashland

Ashland is home to this holiday home. Oregon Cabaret Theatre and Medford Carnegie Library are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at North Mountain Park and Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum and The RRRink are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Ashland, OR

What's nearby

  • Lithia Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Allen Elizabethan Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oregon Shakespeare Festival - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oregon Cabaret Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Southern Oregon University - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Medford, OR (MFR-Rogue Valley Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skout Taphouse & Provisions - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mix Sweet Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ruby's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brickroom - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Case Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Perfect Vacation Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Perfect Vacation Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Perfect Vacation Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Perfect Vacation Cottage located?

Situated in Ashland, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Ashland Creek, Lithia Park and Allen Elizabethan Theatre. Angus Bowmer Theatre and Thomas Theatre are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house! Comfortable, clean, nice kitchen, wonderful seating out front. We'll be back again next year, I hope!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ashland stay

Lovely house for our visit
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House made a pleasant backdrop against which we could visit with friends, eat, and get in a couple of plays.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

The cottage was perfect, clean beautifullly furnished. Good location to walkable Ashland.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful cottage immaculately maintained in a location that can’t be beat, walkable to downtown, OSF and Lithia Park. As two couples, we also appreciated having two bathrooms! Highly recommend, and hope to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve been visiting Ashland at least once a year for the past 35 years. This is our favorite cottage. The location is unbeatable if you’re visiting OSF and the downtown area. We loved the secluded front yard with two separate, lovely sitting areas. The interior was clean, cozy and charming. Comfortable beds. Sweet little living room. Check-in couldn’t be easier.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A comfortable home in central Ashland

A very quiet, relaxing location just a few blocks from central Ashland. Beautiful private grounds saw us sitting, reading, and eating outdoors. A cozy, comfortable house with all necessary conveniences.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming, comfortable and close

A lovely property that is relatively close to the theatre and shops (my 84 year old relatives had no problem). Comfortable beds, adequate kitchen, modest but comfortable living room. Beautiful front porch ideal for morning relaxation as was the four seat, umbrellaed dining table in the corner of the front yard, nicely cloistered from the quiet street by the strategic well-maintained foliage. I felt the price of the accommodation was well balanced to the quality it provided. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Delightful Stay

We really enjoyed our stay at the Central Avenue Cottage. Such a comfortable home - private, clean and very well appointed. The weather wasn’t super but had it been better we would have really enjoyed being outside. This was a great place for 2 couples. We have come to OSF for many years and this is definitely one of the best places we’ve stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Feels like home

We have stayed at this place many times in the past and just love the homey feel and how well equipped it is! Every time we stay here, it feels like coming home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rand C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ashland Gem

My wife and I stayed here over Thanksgiving, and our stay was extremely comfortable and pleasant. The host was welcoming and helpfully communicative, and even gifted us some homemmeade cranberry relish!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Cute house in a residential neighborhood super-close to shopping, restaurants, walkable to theaters. Private front yard/garden with porch chairs, patio table.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn E., Portland, Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding

Beautiful inside and out, spotless, and in a perfect location for the theaters, this cottage may be the best we've ever stayed in anywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walking distance to many things

The house was cute and close enough to town to walk to eat, visit the park, go shopping and attend the theater.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Terri D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ashland Vacation

Great location, nice neighborhood and very comfortable home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

This was our second stay at this lovely cottage that has everything we needed and more. If we return to Ashland we'll definitely try to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G., Anchorage, Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anchorage couple visiting Ashland for the first, third week in October 2023

Location, setting, and amenities most perfect. Third week in October best time to visit with autumn leaves and cooler temps.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

Great cottage. Short distance from Shakespeare fest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Very comfortable, quiet and beautiful home. Great, walkable, location. Perfect for our long weekend visit to Ashland
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Being able to walk to plays, restaurants, Lithia Park and the weekend art fair was fantastic. Having Shakespeare resources in the cottage was great.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay at idyllic cottage

Lovely cottage, easy walk to the center of town and theaters. Beautiful terrace in front!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ashland Cottage

Excellent location, a very short walk to town. Clean and well-equipped. Lot’s of attention to little details that make it an ideal place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Close to theaters and downtown. Loved sitting on the private front porch for chat sessions. Very peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific spot

This house was an amazing spot for two couples sharing a few days of play going and hanging out. Location was great, just blocks from the downtown shops, restaurants and theaters. House was comfortable, well stocked and had the perfect combination of common spaces to socialize and individual bedroom and bath spaces for some private time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central Avenue Cottage

A true home away from home. Well stocked kitchen. Everything was clean and comfortable. The convenience to everything within walking distance is delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lois Van Aken

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I have lived and worked in this wonderful town for 30 years. I bought this home in 1986 with the dream that someday I would turn it into a travelers accommodation. Over the years I have carefully remodeled and restored this 1900 cottage and I welcomed my first visitors in 2008.

Why they chose this property

What I love about this property is its close proximity to the heart of downtown, the coop, and the park while still maintaining a quiet, natural setting. All are within 3 minutes walking distance so you can leave your car parked in the driveway for days.

What makes this property unique

In addition to the pleasing home and proximity to downtown, you can sit outside on the porch or on the patio and enjoy the beautiful gardens surrounding the home with the green mountains in the background.

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